Business-Economy

Restaurants warn closures amid high LPG prices; 3 million jobs at risk

TDS Desk: Bangladesh has an estimated 436,000 hotels and restaurants, of which more than 60,000 are restaurants. Around 80 percent of these establishments rely on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to

FY2024–25: Imports from India see highest growth among top sources despite calls to cut reliance

TDS Desk: Ousted by a student–led mass uprising, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India on August 5, 2024. An interim government was formed three days later. Its chief

Janata Bank’s survival plan worsens financial strain

TDS Desk: The main source of revenue for any bank is the interest earned on its disbursed loans. This income funds everything from salaries to operating costs. At state-owned Janata

Remittance hits record $17.17 billion in 6 months

TDS Desk: Bangladesh recorded a historic $17.17 billion in inward remittances during the first six months and seven days of fiscal year 2025–26, underscoring the resilience of overseas earnings and

Railway Eastern Zone: Around 600 trains cancelled each month amid crew, locomotive shortage

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Railway’s Eastern Zone operates a daily schedule of more than 150 trains. However, years of mismanagement, manpower shortages, and mechanical constraints have created a severe operational crisis.

Bangladesh, China to develop military drone plant

TDS Desk: Bangladesh is set to sign a government-to-government agreement with China to establish a military drone manufacturing plant, aiming to strengthen the country’s air defence capabilities. The finance ministry